Mauritius ranks 13th in the World Bank’s 2020 Doing Business Report. Mauritius rise seven places to 13th globally in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Report 2020 and further consolidates its position as the best place for doing business on the African continent Source: Download full Doing Business 2020 Report […]
Month: December 2019
Mo Ibrahim Index 2018: Mauritius remains No. 1 in overall governance in Africa
The Mo Ibrahim Index 2018 of African Governance (IIAG) has just been published and Mauritius remains the top ranking country in Africa. Mauritius has achieved the highest overall score (79.5) out of a total of 54 African countries. Seychelles is ranked second with a score of 73.2, followed by Cabo Verde (71.1), Namibia (68.6) and […]
Leaders with Lacqua – Minouche Shafik, LSE Director
Francine Lacqua speaks with the LSE Director about diversity, inequality, education and the jobs of the future. Source: Bloomberg Markets and Finance […]
Global Study reveals the true barometers of financial prosperity in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
The world’s first Financial Prosperity Barometer investigated the concept of prosperity across multiple markets and global regions. The report focused on the relationship between financial services and prosperity in high-growth markets and discovered myriad views on what defines prosperity and financial inclusion The report targeted Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa to gather insights from these […]
Increase in demand for Financial Services jobs: UK
Uptick in UK Financial Services Jobs as Regions Take Roles From London Despite ongoing political and economic turmoil, demand for professionals to work across the UK’s financial services sector increased by 3% year-on-year in 2019. That is according to data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and business intelligence specialist, Vacancysoft. While London […]
Jinfei zone to consolidate Mauritius-China ties
The China-Mauritius Free Trade Area will help to not only deepen bilateral trade and investment exchanges but will also inject new momentum in the transformation of ties between China and Africa through the Jin Fei Economic Trade and Cooperation Zone. That was told by the Tourism Minister Mr. Georges Pierre Lesjongard at the launch of […]
IQ-EQ scoops “Fund Administrator of the Year”
Following a year of successful growth, the IQ-EQ Group has added another feather to its cap by scooping the “Fund Administrator of the Year” at the first-ever SuperReturn Awards in Amsterdam. According to the Group Head of Funds Mr. Justin Partington, the award showcases the huge growth of the group over the past 18 months […]
The Key Repo Rate Kept Unchanged At 3.35 Per Cent Per Annum
The Key Repo Rate (KRR) has been kept unchanged at 3.35 percent per annum following a meeting of the BoM’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held on Wednesday. The MPC observed that the domestic economy has maintained its growth trajectory in 2019Q2 taking place in key sectors. Real GDP growth will be at 3.7 percent in […]
FSC Mauritius Annual Statistical Bulletin 2019
The FSC Mauritius has released its Annual Statistical Bulletin 2019. This is available to download on the website of the Commission. Download Press Release. Download FSC Mauritius Annual Statistical Bulletin 2019. […]
Financial Intelligence and Anti Money Laundering Act of 2019 Proclaimed on November 5
The Financial Intelligence and Anti Money Laundering Act of 2019 has been published and including the need for every reporting person through the Money Laundering Reporting Officer to make an electronic application for registration. While in the case of reporting office unable to appoint Money Laundering Reporting Officer, an application for registration shall be made […]
